A project to replace gas mains in Crowthorne High Street will begin next month.

The £200,000 improvement project is due to begin on Monday, June 13, and will take 20 weeks to complete.

High Street will be closed in phases starting at the northern end. Diversion routes will be in place, with separate routes for local traffic, through traffic and HGVs.

Access for residents and businesses in the area will remain open as normal.

Southern Gas Networks needs to replace the gas main under the High Street by the end of March next year.

Local people got the chance to influence when the works took place to minimise disruption. Bracknell Forest Council set up a consultation between Southern Gas Networks, Crowthorne Parish Council and Wokingham Without Parish Council in an effort to make sure the work is carried out at a time which is least disruptive.

Carole Doran, member of Crowthorne Village Action Group (CVAG), attended the public meeting.

She said: “It’s one of those things which has to be done. They are consulting with the public to minimise the disruption.

“There is a number 01252 353 537, which residents can call if they have any questions.”